Epidemiologist/Infectious Disease Physician

Denver Health & Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Infectious Disease Physician who will work for the Department of Medicine and Department of Patient Safety and Quality. This position will be split between inpatient infectious disease consultative and infection prevention/hospital epidemiology work. Three months (12 weeks) of Attending on the inpatient ID consult service will be required and is generally completed in 1-2 week blocks throughout the year. This will include supervision of a full-time fellow from the University of Colorado training program and may also include teaching of medical residents or students. The successful candidate will be joining a clinical division with spans both Denver Public Health and the Department of Medicine and includes 12 ID physicians.

With regard to Infection Prevention/Hospital Epidemiology, the successful candidate will lead or assist in projects that prevent healthcare associated infections, investigate clusters of infections, and improve the use of antimicrobial agents in the hospital and outpatient clinics. These clinics serve a mostly indigent and marginalized population and are the public health clinics for Denver County.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado or eligible for such license.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Infectious Diseases
• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability to implement evidence-based infection prevention techniques in a hospital setting.
• Previous work experience or formal training in hospital epidemiology and infection prevention.
• Familiarity with common epidemiologic methods.
• Thorough knowledge of management of multidrug resistant organisms.
• Interest and experience in academic activities including research preferred.
   

There are many benefits of practicing at Denver Health, including:

• Academic appointment at the University of Colorado
• Robust retirement package
• Relocation expenses paid
• 300+ Days of sunshine a year - you'll love our weather!
• Fantastic quality of life
• Mission-driven organization with a dedicated team of colleagues
• Access to abundant year round outdoor recreational activities, the Rocky Mountains, family-friendly communities, excellent schools, and a thriving cultural scene in downtown Denver.

Denver Health is a fully integrated network of nine community health centers, 17 school-based clinics, and a Level I 525-licensed bed hospital with a mission of providing access to quality preventive, acute, and chronic health care for all citizens of Denver, regardless of ability to pay. Denver Health is affiliated with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and serves as a training site for medical residents and fellows.

Applicants interested in this position should submit CV and cover letter to:
Aaron Ortiz, Sr. Provider Recruiter
aaron.ortiz@dhha.org